Sam Skinner rugby player
Sam Skinner rugby player

Sam Skinner

31st Jan 1995 1.96m/111kg No 4 Lock

Scotland announce 2022 Six Nations squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Gregor Townsend has named five uncapped players in his 39-man squad for the upcoming Guinness Six Nations including Saracens back-rower Andy Christie and London Irish scrum-half Ben White.   Rory...

Champions Cup Teams News

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cardiff Blues v Quins:       Blues: Seven changes to the starting lineup with six internationals returning. Hallam Amos and Josh Adams come into the back three. New...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...

Premiership Rugby Weekend Team News

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The weekend Premiership Rugby teams are in.   Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons   Leicester:     In the pack, Eli Snyman starts at lock with Ollie Chessum coming...

Chiefs' engine room woes as Hill signs with Sale

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In a somewhat surprising move which sees Exeter Chiefs lose two international locks so far this week, England and B&I Lions representative Jonny Hill has confirmed that he will be leaving...

Scotland Player Ratings v South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland were unable to hold on to a narrow half-time lead at Murrayfield as they lost 30-15 to South Africa on Saturday.   Here is how we rated Gregor Townsend's charges.     15. Stuart...

Townsend Makes Four Changes To His Starting XV To Face South Africa

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland Head Coach Gregor Townsend has selected a new-look side to play South Africa at BT Murrayfield on Saturday 13 November – kick-off 1pm.   There are four personnel changes from the...

12 uncapped players named in Scotland's 42-man squad for Autumn Nations Series

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland has called up its full complement of 2021 British & Irish Lions as Head Coach Gregor Townsend confirms his 42-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.       The...

Chiefs tackle the Tigers

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Last year’s finalists, Exeter Chiefs, will open their account at Welford Road where Leicester Tigers lie in wait.    The 2020-21 campaign was a tumultuous one for the Tigers who experienced...

Gearing up for the grand final: Exeter vs Quins

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Some unbelievable scenes preceded this weekend’s spectacle as Harlequins bashed their way into the final in a most dramatic fashion by toppling tournament favourites, Bristol Bears, on the latter’s...